By Watertown Current - August 6, 2026 in July 21, 2026
PROCEEDINGS-NORTHEAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (Pending Board Approval) Reconvened
The Northeast Technical High School Board reconvened at 5:59 p.m. to conduct its regular July meeting and to reorganize for the 2026-27 term with Director Falak temporarily presiding. Members in attendance: Jason Julius-Castlewood, Ben Dunsmoor-GPL, Austin Page-Henry, Jon Iverson-Watertown, Jean Moulton-Watertown, Kari Lohr-Watertown, Jamie Lindner-Wav/SS. Executives present: Bert Falak (Director)
Absent: TamiJo Bronson-Summit, Caitlin Bach-Florence, Jeff Danielsen (Watertown Supt), and Mike Schmidt (Summit Supt)
Director Falak called the meeting to order.
Motion by Lohr, second by Iverson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 3.1
Director Falak welcomed the new Board Members and conducted roll call. New Board Members are Jamie Lindner (Waverly-South Shore).
Item 3.2
Director Falak administered the Oath of Loyalty for Jamie Lindner (WSS)
Item 3.3
Director Falak asked for nominations for Chairperson. Jean Moulton nominated Jason Julius. With no other nominations, Iverson moved that nominations cease, and a unanimous ballot be cast for Jason Julius. Lohr seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Jason Julius is the Chairperson of the Northeast Technical High School Board for the 2026-27 school year.
Item 3.4
Chairperson Julius asked for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Kari Lohr nominated Jean Moulton. With no other nominations, Iverson moved that nominations cease and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Jean Moulton. Page seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Jean Moulton is Vice Chairperson of the Northeast Technical High School Board for the 2026-27 school year.
Standing Item 4.1
Chairperson Julius asked if any School Board member or administrator needed to disclose a conflict of interest on any agenda or non-agenda item. Director Falak made one disclosure regarding the work of his spouse with the Watertown School District. Motion by Lindner, second by Iverson, to authorize SDCL 3-23-8 Waiver for Bert Falak. Motion carried unanimously.
Bert Falak provided a full written disclosure of his/her interest in a contract or transaction, including his/her role in the contract or transaction; the Board reviewed the essential terms of the transaction or contract and the person’s role in it; and the Board found that the terms of the contract or transaction are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. Bert Falak did not participate in or vote upon the decision of the Board, and the Board’s written authorization is a public record. The authorization, along with the full written disclosure, is publicly available at the NTHS office.
Standing Item 4.2
Chairperson Julius asked for any public comments regarding any agenda or non-agenda item. None given.
Standing Item 4.3
Director Falak reviewed the attorney general’s guide to South Dakota’s
Open Meetings Laws: “Conducting the Public’s Business in Public.”
Item 5.1
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to establish the 2026-27 regular board meeting date and time as the third Wednesday of every month, at 5:30p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.2
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to establish the Board member’s compensation at $125.00 per meeting and to use the state mileage rate for reimbursement for the 2026-27 year (current rate .70 per mile) Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.3
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to designate the Watertown Current as the official newspaper for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.4
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to designate 1st Interstate Bank as the official depository for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.5
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to designate Wilkinson & Schumacher Law Prof. LLC as Northeast Technical High School’s legal counsel representative for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.6
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to designate the firm ELO CPAs & Advisors as Northeast Technical High School’s audit firm for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.7
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to appoint Bert Falak and Karen Beynon to handle the Agency Funds for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5.8
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to appoint Bert Falak as the authorized representative for federal and state programs for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried unanimously.
Action Item 6.1
Motion by Lohr, second by Lindner to approve the July 2026 Claims. Motion carried unanimously.
July 2026 Claims: General Fund: ASB Workers Comp Fund, premium $5,196.00, Associated School Board of SD, Teacher Placement website $775.00, Auto Zone, supp $42.43, Ron’s Saw Shop, supp $23.98, Star Laundry, supp $184.81 Total: $6,222.22. Capital Outlay: ASB Property Liability fund, premium $19,434.00 Total: $19,434.00.
Item 7 Communications
Director’s Report, Executive Committee Report, District Reports
Motion by Iverson, second by Dunsmoor to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. The next NTHS regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 5:30 pm at Northeast Technical High School in Watertown.
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Bert Falak,Director Jason Julius, Chairperson
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